Assistant Manager

Job description

Job Title: Assistant General Manager

Location: Cork City

Role Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reports To: General Manager

About the Role

Noel Group is currently recruiting an experienced Assistant General Manager for a well-established and highly popular casual dining restaurant in Cork City.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment. The successful candidate will support the General Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the venue while ensuring exceptional food quality, customer service, and team performance.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can motivate teams, maintain high operational standards, and help drive business performance in a busy restaurant known for its energetic atmosphere and quality food offering. The ideal candidate will have strong people management skills, commercial awareness, and a passion for hospitality.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to join a well-known and busy dining venue in Cork City
• Work within a dynamic and energetic hospitality environment
• €40,000 salary (DOE)
• Opportunity to develop leadership and operational management skills
• Be part of a team focused on quality food, strong service, and a vibrant guest experience

Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in the daily running of the restaurant and overall operations.
• Lead and supervise the front-of-house team during service to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Deliver and maintain exceptional customer service standards at all times.
• Assist with staff scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are consistently maintained.
• Manage opening and closing procedures and act as Duty Manager when required.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering, and support cost control initiatives.
• Handle customer feedback and resolve any issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Work closely with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure efficient service and high product quality.
• Support the General Manager in achieving sales targets and operational KPIs.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within a busy restaurant or hospitality venue.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing high-volume service environments.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Good knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and hospitality operations.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Passion for hospitality, quality food, and delivering a great guest experience.